Surgery – Instruments – Means for inserting or removing conduit within body
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-16
2009-02-10
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Means for inserting or removing conduit within body
C072S458000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07488331
ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic implant bender comprising a first and second side each comprising a curved body comprising a handle end and an implant receiving end, wherein the implant receiving end comprises a first and second hole, wherein the second hole receives an implant longitudinal member; a cam connected to the implant receiving end and capable of fitting into the first hole, wherein the cam comprises an indented middle section and two ends each having a peg extending therefrom; a base connected to the handle end; and a lever connected to the cam and rotatable with respect to the body, wherein the lever comprises a pair of arms spaced apart to accommodate a width of the implant receiving end of the body; and a pair of through holes in each of the arms capable of attaching to the pegs of the cam, wherein rotation of the lever causes rotation of the cam.
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Custon Spine, Inc.
Philogene Pedro
Rahman LLC
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